Carolyn Sue Thompson, 82, of Macomb passed away at 6:30 p.m. Mondday, May 16, 2022 at the Elms Nursing Home in Macomb. She was born on December 29, 1939 in Macomb to Lyman and Wilma Baughman Ray. She married John Thompson. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Kay White. Sue is survived by her children, Elizabeth (Bruce) Mackliet of Vienna, Virginia, John Thompson of Clearwater, Florida and Pete Thompson of Macomb and one granddaughter,...

After 85 years filled with an extraordinary life, Glenda Sue (Kaufman) Anstine transitioned peacefully to be with the Lord in the afternoon of May 9, 2022. Her surviving family looks forward to continuing to live out Sue’s generous spirit for generations to come.  Doug (Beverly) resides in Discovery Bay, California with their daughters, Jacqueline and Colette.  Susan (Scott) Eiler lives in Novi, Michigan with their daughters Stephanie, Madeline and Lizzie.  When...

Paul B. Foster, 96, of Macomb, died at 5:03 p.m. Sunday, May 8, 2022 at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.  He was born on September 25, 1925 in Eldorado Township, McDonough County, to Harold and Helen (Scudder) Foster. He married Edna L. Brooks on December 31, 1947, in Galesburg. She died in 1971. He later married Sophie E. Phillips (Britz) who died in 1998. His later years were enjoyed with Dorothy Pederson until her death in 2011. His daughter, Judy Kay Foster, was killed in an...

Malcolm Scott “Mac” Torgerson, Ph.D., of Macomb died at 9:52 a.m. Friday, April 29, 2022, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.  He was born January 3, 1922, to Clarence and L’Maree Scott Torgerson in Albuquerque, NM, where his father, a newspaper reporter, was recovering at a veteran’s hospital from lingering effects of influenza contracted in the 1918 pandemic. They moved to Monrovia, CA, but both parents became too ill to care for little Malcolm and sent...

Jennifer L Nissen, 36 passed away on April 29, 2022 at Baylor Scott White Cancer Center in Dallas Texas with her family by her side. She faced four years of Melanoma with authenticity and courage. Jennifer was born on October 27, 1985 to Dana and Terri (Chambers) Nissen in Macomb, Illinois. They both survive. She married Brian Van Vlack and they had a daughter, Andie Van Vlack. She later married David Fuehrer on October 26, 2021 in the Valley of the Gods in Colorado. She is survived by her...

Duane “Jim” Smith, 74, of rural Macomb passed away at 1:50 a.m. Thursday, April 28, 2022 at his residence. He was born on July 21, 1947 in Macomb to Duane “Buck” and Rosalee Parks Smith. He married Karen Ellis on January 28, 1967 in Good Hope. She survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Melissa “Missy” (Jeff) Hochstatter of Wyanet and Amanda “Mandy” Smith of Adair; three grandchildren, Taylor Rose (Alex Dorothy) Colston, Tanner Lee James...

Thomas Joe Johnson, 72, of Macomb passed away at 5:27 p.m. Monday, April 11, 2022 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. He was born on November 29, 1949 in Macomb to Donald and Christina Coy Johnson. He married Rita McCann on November 14, 1990 in Macomb. She survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Heather (Dustin) Downs of Industry and Sarah (Matt) Raymond of Macomb; five grandchildren, Kaleigh, Ashlyn and Colton Downs and Wyatt and Watson Raymond; one brother, Brad (Susan) Johnson of Kansas...

Lennis “Lennie” Burdette Swedell, age 83, of Adair, Illinois passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022, at his home.      He was born on October 19, 1938, in Macomb, Illinois, to Burdette Holmes and Margaret Louise (Skien) Swedell. He married Bonnie VenHuizen on June 27, 1965 in Albany, Illinois. She survives.     He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Doris Battin; and brother-in-law Louis Battin.      He is survived by his wife Bonnie...

Walter Morton, 89, of Farmington, formerly of Macomb passed away at 12:45 a.m. Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Farmington Country Manor. He was born on December 11, 1932 in Goose Creek, Texas. He served in the Army and  Air Force from 1951 to 1954 and then again from 1956 to 1957. Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be no services. Burial of ashes will be in the Houston National Cemetery next to his wife. Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb is in charge of arrangements. You...

Martha Miller Peterson Rude passed away on the morning of April 8, 2022 at 5:55 a.m. at the Elms Nursing Home in Macomb. She was 71 years of age. Marty was born on June 26, 1950 at Mary Davier Hospital in LaHarpe, Illinois. She was the daughter of Harold W. (Bizz) and Helen Louise (Weze) Miller. Marty attended a one room elemetary school in the LaHarpe district and graduated from the LaHarpe High School. She attended the University of Iowa and Carl Sandburg College and received an Associate...